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Locked On NHL podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info from all around the National Hockey League. Whether you bleed the colors of the Original Six teams or cheer for the newest franchises, the Locked On NHL podcast provides your daily hockey fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the NHL. Starting Mondays with Gil Martin chatting about the biggest stories around the NHL with the local experts of the Locked On NHL channel; to Tuesdays with Seth Toupal and JD Young, who tackle all the news from the Western Conference; to Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano with a deep dive into the Eastern Conference on Wednesdays; to Jay Forster and Hunter Hodies presenting league Power Rankings each Thursday and rounding the week out on Fridays with Gil Martin and Rachel Donner reviewing the week that was, featuring bi-weekly updates on the world of women’s hockey with Erica L. Ayala. Locked On NHL takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from every locker room all over the NHL. The Locked On NHL podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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#2119
August 4 · 45 min
GAME NIGHT: Odd Dynamic for 2026-27 New York Islanders
Coming off a season that was once promising and ended in disappointment, the New York Islanders are in the midst of an odd dynamic ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Mike Asti and Alex Wiederspiel welcome Gil Martin, host of LockedOn Islanders, on the show to offer his insight and try to set the reasonable expectations for New York in year two of the Matthew Schaefer era.
#2118
August 4 · 31 min
Predators' NEW TEETH: Chris McFarland’s Roster Makeover Ready To See Nashville Make A Run?
Nashville Predators sharpen their roster under Chris McFarland, adding grit and key depth pieces like Maverik Bourque and Nils Höglander in hopes of clinching a playoff spot in the fiercely competitive Central Division. Do Filip Forsberg, Steven Stamkos, and Roman Josi have enough support to propel Nashville past heavyweights like the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars, or is a wild card berth their ceiling? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down the Predators’ offseason moves, the St. Louis Blue
#2117
August 3 · 54 min
GAME NIGHT: 2026-27 Los Angeles Kings PONDERING Crossroads
The Los Angeles Kings will need Quinton Byfield to step up in the wake of Anze Kopitar's retirement. The Kings had as bizarre a 2025-26 season as you can imagine. They set ignominious records, made the playoffs with only 90 points and lost in the opening round of the playoffs yet again. Now, despite the retirement of long-time captain and future Hall of Famer Kopitar, the Kings are somehow actually older going into 2026-27. In the first of 32 shows, the Locked On Game Night crew talks with a fam
#2116
August 3 · 33 min
DRAMA: What to Expect From McKenna, Makar Contract Negotiations and One More Try for the Penguins
The Penguins are trying for one more big season for Sidney Crosby; the Avalanche are working on an extension with Cale Makar and the Maple Leafs anticipate Gavin McKenna's debut
#2115
July 31 · 30 min
Red Wings In Offseason Limbo Without a General Manager
The Red Wings are still without a GM; the buzz on a new expansion team in Texas continues to grow and the IIHF makes a call on Russia's participation in international tournaments for the coming season.
#2114
July 30 · 32 min
Macklin Celebrini Record Contract Fallout & The NHL’s New Salary Cap Landscape
In this episode of Locked On NHL, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down the massive fallout from Macklin Celebrini’s record-breaking contract extension with the San Jose Sharks.
#2113
July 29 · 29 min
BREAKING: Macklin Celebrini Signs BIGGEST Contract In NHL History
Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano discuss the latest on Quinn Hughes' contract negotiations, the breaking news of Macklin Celebrini's record-setting NHL extension, and which teams are most likely to repeat as division champions.
#2112
July 28 · 34 min
GOALTENDING CRUTCH: Can the Winnipeg Jets RIDE Connor Hellebuyck to Playoff GLORY or CRASH Again?
Winnipeg Jets’ playoff hopes face major turbulence as Connor Hellebuyck’s future hangs in the balance. Can Winnipeg reinvent themselves or will their reliance on goaltending continue to stall their rebuild? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down Mark Scheifele’s 100-point campaign, the need for secondary scoring, and the team’s reluctance to give young talent key roles. Odds from FanDuel and a crowded Central Division fuel speculation: is it time for a Jets reset? Florida Panthers gear up for anot
#2111
July 27 · 36 min
RED HOT: The Rumor Mill Heats Up in the Middle of the NHL Offseason
Trade rumors and extension rumors are heating up as the Blue Jackets try to finalize a deal with Kirill Marchenko; the Bruins hope to be better with J.J. Pterka and the Minnesota Wild hope to sign Quinn Hughes and maybe add Dylan Larkin.
#2110
July 24 · 30 min
Should You Go Home Again: Patrick Kane Returns to the Chicago Blackhawks
Patrick Kane signs in Chicago but should you go home again? What happens next year to Jason Robertson and how does he impact the market and changes to the way several NHL teams do their local broadcasts. All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast.
#2109
July 23 · 29 min
Discussion points: Who will be the first coach fired? | Who will be the NHL's first $20M player?
It might be the offseason, but there are still some burning topics that need to be discussed.
#2108
July 21 · 35 min
BURNING QUESTIONS: New York Rangers’ “Fresh Coat of Paint” EXPOSED | Can Maple Leafs Bounce Back?
New York Rangers overhaul their roster but questions loom: is Chris Drury’s vision enough to spark a real turnaround? Seth Toupal and JD Young dissect the Rangers’ headline-grabbing offseason moves—highlighting the exits of Vincent Trocheck and the expensive addition of Pavel Dorofeyev—while casting doubt on whether tinkering with depth can mask deeper flaws. Can Adam Fox rediscover elite form? Are shifty contracts and locker room tensions signs of a team stuck in neutral? Toronto Maple Leafs a
#2107
July 20 · 34 min
IMPACT MOVES: These NHL Teams Have Made or Are About to Make Big Moves that Change Their Futures
The New Jersey Devils may not be done making moves; the Utah Mammoth changed directions in a subtle way this offseason while the Winnipeg Jets are still waiting to trade Connor Hellebuyck.
#2106
July 17 · 30 min
REVEAL: NHL Schedule Is Here: Key Dates and Missed Opportunities
Who benefits most from the new NHL schedule and who is hurt by it, when do former stars return to their old arenas and how the NHL missed some opportunities on the schedule as well. Plus, RFAs like Trevor Zegras and Connor McMichael avoid arbitration and sign on the dotted line.
#2105
July 16 · 28 min
Why the Red Wings Rebuild Failed | Yzerman, Holland and long-term issues
In this Thursday edition of Locked On NHL, host Nick Zararis steps in solo while Hunter Hodies is away to discuss the massive news out of Detroit: Steve Yzerman has been relieved of his duties as the general manager of the Red Wings.
#2104
July 15 · 35 min
Steve Yzerman Out As Red Wings GM, Anthony Mantha Signs With Devils + NHL Home Openers Announced
Ross Levitan and Mike DiStefano break down Steve Yzerman's exit as Detroit GM, Anthony Mantha's new deal with the Devils, NHL home opener matchups, and changes in New Jersey's goalie situation. Full schedule release and season storylines also discussed.
#2103
July 14 · 35 min
BURNING QUESTIONS: Could Elias Pettersson be TRADED by the Canucks? | Can The Flames Score?
Elias Pettersson’s $11.6M contract looms large as the Vancouver Canucks eye a rebuild—will contending teams circle back for the star center, or is this deal impossible to move? Seth Toupal and JD Young break down Vancouver’s strategy, potential destinations like the Pittsburgh Penguins, and why a fresh start could reignite Pettersson’s career. With J.T. Miller and Evander Kane gone, the Canucks face pivotal decisions about their future, cap space, and whether top prospects will step up as the te
#2102
July 13 · 34 min
DRAMA: The Blackhawks Lose Bedard for at Least a Month While the Pettersson and Larkin Rumors Continue
The Blackhawks will be without star forward Connor Bedard for at least the first month of the season while the trade rumors surrounding Dylan Larkin and Elias Pettersson continue this offseason.
#2101
July 10 · 30 min
The Carlsson Effect: What Does This Mean for Connor Bedard and NHL Salaries?
The Ducks match the Flyers offer sheet on Leo Carlsson but where do the Flyers go from here? What impact will this have on Connor Bedard's next contract which will happen this offseason and Dylan Larkin adds another team to his list of clubs he's willing to be traded to.
#2100
July 9 · 30 min
Ducks MATCH Leo Carlsson's $18M Offer Sheet! | What's Next for Anaheim & Flyers
The Anaheim Ducks have officially matched the staggering offer sheet for Leo Carlsson. What does this mean for the future of the franchise, the Philadelphia Flyers' next big move, and the shifting balance of power in the NHL? In this episode of Locked On NHL, Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies break down the massive implications of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet situation.

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